EU Solidarity Fund – € 500 million per year (in 2011 prices) *

Aims to release emergency financial aid following a major disaster in a Member State or aspiring ("candidate") country.
Aid is managed by the recipient country, and should be used to rebuild basic infrastructure, fund emergency services, temporary accommodation or clean-up operations, or counter immediate health risks.

Max.7.5% of the Fund's annual budget (i.e. €75m) can be used for regional disasters.